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Navigating Vision Health: A Personal Journey and Insights from the Experts
Today, I’m delving into a topic that has recently taken center stage in my life — Eye Health. I want to share with you a personal story and some fascinating insights I gleaned from a podcast by Andrew Huberman with Jeffrey Goldberg. This combination of personal experience and scientific understanding has profoundly shifted my perspective on vision care.
Just last year, I thought I was immune to eye problems, with no family history of serious issues (my father died at 97 with great vision and never used glasses) and perfect vision throughout my life. However, during a gravel race in Lleida, I started experiencing discomfort in my eyes, which I initially dismissed as fatigue. The real shock came the next day — a severe case of conjunctivitis that significantly affected my vision and daily life for over a month.
The story took a more alarming turn in March 2023. While driving, I suddenly realized I couldn’t see clearly from one eye. Fearing the worst, I rushed to the emergency room and after extensive testing, I was diagnosed with a thrombosis in the central vein of my retina. This experience was a wake-up call about the fragility of our vision and the importance of proactive eye care.
Here are some key takeaways from the Huberman-Goldberg podcast that resonated with my…
